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Born on July 20, 2001, Álex Baena is from Roquetas de Mar, Almería Province, Spain. Álex Baena is an association football player. The age as of 2026 is 25.
My Take
Alex Baena strikes me as exactly the kind of footballer worth tracking early. Born in 2001 on Spain's Almeria coast, he is a creative left-sided midfielder whose vision feels older than his years. Reaching both Atletico Madrid and the national team this young tells you the talent is real, not hype. What interests me is the contrast: a player raised on relaxed Mediterranean rhythms now sharpening himself inside one of Europe's most demanding tactical cultures. That friction tends to forge serious players. I expect his ceiling is high, and his decisive final pass is the thing I'll be watching for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Álex Baena
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・バエナ
- Reading
- あれっくす・ばえな
- Born
- July 20, 2001 (age 25)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
- Origin
- Roquetas de Mar, Almería Province, Spain
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Álex Baena born?
Born July 20, 2001 (age 25).
Where is Álex Baena from?
Álex Baena is from Roquetas de Mar, Almería Province, Spain.
What does Álex Baena do?
Álex Baena works as association football player.
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